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43 foundations that funded “Make-A-Wish Foundation America”

1. Private foundation · Memphis

   Robert A and Susan C Wilson Foundation

   Invitation only

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $10.8 million · typical grant $2,220 to $10.8 million (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General - operating

2. Private foundation · Brentwood

   Arthur Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $26,236 · typical grant $1,740 to $19,747 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Wish-granting for children with terminal or life-impacting illness; Development of mission and covering unexpected expenses; Support for unexpected vehicle and housing...

3. Public charity · Jackson

   West TN Healthcare Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · typical grant $9,394 to $38,500 (tax year 2024)

   49% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: $6,000.00 women who care grant; $5,000.00 for general support; $250.00 windows of hope sponsorship; $2,093.53 for repair of ac unit; $1,500.00 steak n burger sponsorship;...

4. Private foundation · Hot Springs, AR

   The Allbritton Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: To create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

5. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

   The Aprio Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $20,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Community Impact Grant

6. Private foundation · St Peters, PA

   The Armstrong Foundation

   Invitation only

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $750 · typical grant $250 to $500 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Mission purpose

7. Private foundation · Springdale, AR

   The Schmieding Foundation Term

   Takes applications

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,500 · typical grant $1,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Mar 1, Sep 1 · next Mar 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Various

8. Private foundation · Naples, FL

   Clark Family Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $30,000 · typical grant $30,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: To fund wishes to children living in arkansas

9. Private foundation · Fond Du Lac, WI

   Grande Foundation

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,750 · typical grant $500 to $6,250 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Youth programs; Health & human services

10. Private foundation · Nashville

    Zander Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $110,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    55 Tennessee grants totaling $246,450 · typical grant $250 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Lucius E Burch III Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $142,258 · typical grant $6,758 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General contribution; Recovery in community program

13. Private foundation · Shreveport, LA

    Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $24,500 · typical grant $500 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jan 5, Jul 21 · next Jan 5, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating expenses; Program services; Operating expense

14. Private foundation · Memphis

    Give to Live Foundation

    Invitation only

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $150,400 · typical grant $900 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Goad Fam Foundation

    Invitation only

    37 Tennessee grants totaling $155,250 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Sandfort Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $731,212 · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To further the objective of the charitable organization

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Ebs Foundation

    Invitation only

    80 Tennessee grants totaling $343,400 · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

    5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Public charity · Murfreesboro

    Fcm Cares Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $41,295 · typical grant $7,500 to $8,745 (tax year 2025)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Public charity · Towson, MD

    Players Philanthropy Fund Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $941,490 · typical grant $10,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General support to further the organization's purpose.

20. Public charity · Milwaukee, WI

    Bradley Impact Fund Inc.

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $667,100 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Innovate local program